Why is Dancing out of Style

  
     Why did dancing go out of style
        I don’t think it’ll be back for a while

     Why did rap music become a thing
       It’s like listening to week-old refried chicken wings

     And when did art degenerate into indoctrination
        It speaks to the dumbing down of this nation 

     Summing things up, I’d say ~
        Our culture’s been left to hyenas and vultures
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Date: 9/1/2025 8:24:00 PM
Well I don’t think dancing went out of style! I am biased as a former toe tap and jazz dancing student. As for rap not all raps are the same. The good ones are simply poems with a beat and meaningful message. Did you hear my rap song Because You Drink & Drive? I do sing a tiny bit in the chorus but think the message is needed today. Hugs not to toot my own horn.
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Date: 9/1/2025 9:54:00 AM
Great write, Gershon! Can you imagine trying to dance cheek-to-cheek with the irritating "noise" called music today. Give me the big band music of yesteryear which will stand the test of time! Good on you! Bob H
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Date: 9/1/2025 5:50:00 AM
I find it appalling that you would heap such vitriolic venom on the hyenas and vultures....have you now shame...one tow three....kick....one two three...kick....
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Date: 9/1/2025 3:18:00 AM
applause! Well said, Gershon. I especially liked verses 2 and 3. Summing it up, I think our world is more than dysfunctional, it's psychologically unsound
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Date: 8/31/2025 10:22:00 PM
And coming from reality i really must agree I'll bet you do a snappy quick step btw GW.?
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